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Housing department details voluntary '802 Homes' catalog, warns mandates without funding could deter developers
Summary
Commissioner Alex Farrell described '802 Homes,' a voluntary catalog of schematic designs meant to promote accessible, cost‑efficient housing. He said the pilot is administratively funded, that the catalog will include selectable accessibility options, and that mandates without LIAC or other funding could reduce developer participation.
Alex Farrell, commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development, told the committee that 802 Homes is an administratively created, voluntary catalog of about 10 schematic designs intended to serve a range of sites and policy goals.
"This was not legislatively initiated," Farrell said, explaining the administration used discretionary budget resources to assemble the catalog and is seeking external expertise and engagement through an AARP grant application. He said the catalog will…
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